Switzerland takes over top spot in 2026 IIHF Men’s World Rankings

For the first time ever, Switzerland is on top of the hockey world. The IIHF has published its updated rankings for the 2026 season, with the Swiss becoming just the sixth team since the rankings began in 2003 to hold the top spot. Switzerland has yet to win a major men’s international hockey tournament. But a string of three second-place finishes at the World Championship, combined with a fifth-place finish at the 2026 Olympics, helped push the team into first. Switzerland has a total of 5,335 points, putting the team 30 points above Canada and the United States. The ranking…